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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 02:58 AM
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Hello everyone , my 2004 w203 decided to "die" this morning with some faulty codes , first light sensor error and after brake fluid error . Now if i plug in the key the display will shutdown completly after a few seconds. Any ideea what can cause this ?

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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 03:10 PM
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Might have a dead IC on your hands (sadly very expensive as you have to buy a new one)
That said you really need to get the car to a shop that has the Star system to diagnose it properly.
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Old Apr 15, 2015 | 11:22 PM
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Maybe the battery is bad?
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 04:05 AM
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I once had the light sensor error (thread is on the forum somewhere). Turned out to be a failed voltage regulator. I would start by looking there, or possibly the battery.
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 04:56 AM
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Excuse my ignorance what does IC stand for ?Ans is this the baterry voltage ?
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Old Apr 16, 2015 | 03:55 PM
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How old is your battery and is that with the car on or off?
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I still think your battery is bad and as slammer111 says... you've probably got a bad voltage regulator. Put a fresh battery in there and see what you get. If it works, then you need to verify the voltage regulator is not a problem.
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 06:29 AM
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The baterry is 4 years old [old enough i think].That voltage is with the car off as the car wont start for 3 days .Getting a new baterry today to test it.Thanks
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Old Apr 17, 2015 | 02:03 PM
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Ive managed to start the car with the other baterry , voltage stays around 14.8 with the car on.Is that ok ?

Thank u very much for your help guys
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Yes, UB is the real-time battery voltage for the car. 13-14V or so when the engine is running is normal, and 12-13V when engine is off. 8.7V is insanely low. Does your car even crank with that voltage?

In your situation, I'd look at the battery first.
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